Lead Psychologist - Counselling Team

Teaching Jobs; The Council of the Municipality of Hunters Hill; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious secondary school is looking for a Lead Psychologist to oversee high-quality counselling services for students. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in counselling adolescents, be a registered psychologist, and possess excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers a modern work environment with comprehensive benefits including a competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary with salary packaging options

Access to Aquatic and Fitness Centre

Weekly yoga sessions

Complimentary lunch provided daily

Qualifications

• Commitment to the diversity of a Catholic College community.
• Thorough understanding of the challenges affecting boys’ wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Lead provision of high-quality counselling services.
• Role-model professional conduct and collaborate with staff.
• Provide professional development and workflow management.

Skills

Extensive counselling experience with adolescents

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to work confidentially

Education

Registered psychologist

Job description

Overview

The Lead Psychologist - Counselling Team leads the provision of high-quality counselling and associated support services for St Joseph’s College students.

Founded in 1881 by the Marist Brothers, St Joseph’s College is a boarding and day secondary boys’ school, whose Catholic identity is shaped by Marist spirituality and traditions. Governed by Marist Schools Australia, the College enrolment is approximately 1,100 students.

Role

Lead Psychologist - Counselling Team

Full time, ongoing, commencing as soon as practicable by mutual agreement

The Lead Psychologist - Counselling Team leads the provision of high-quality counselling and associated support services for St Joseph’s College students. In carrying out their duties, the Lead Psychologist will role-model the highest standards of professional conduct and collaborate with staff across all areas of the College. They will strive to create a dynamic, responsive and high-functioning counselling team that is trusted and respected by students, families, staff and the wider community.

The Lead Psychologist is a registered psychologist and eligible for professional association membership (APS, AHPRA or equivalent). They are directly responsible to the Head of Student Wellbeing, who reports to the Director of Students; and is responsible for the leadership, professional development and workflow of the Counselling Team. The Lead Psychologist is expected to work during term-time only, with occasional out of hours contact when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the provision of high-quality counselling and associated support services for students
• Role-model professional conduct and collaborate with staff across the College
• Create a dynamic, responsive, and high-functioning counselling team trusted by students, families, staff and the wider community
• Provide leadership, professional development and workflow management for the Counselling Team
• Work during term-time with occasional out-of-hours contact when required

Qualifications and experience

• A commitment to the diversity of a Catholic College community in the Marist tradition
• Extensive counselling experience with adolescents and their families
• A thorough understanding of the challenges and factors influencing boys’ wellbeing
• An ability to work confidentially under the direction of the Headmaster and Deputy Headmasters
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Benefits

The successful applicant will work in a modern work environment, with a very positive and supportive culture, located close to public transport and free parking. Some of the benefits include a competitive salary with salary packaging options, access to our state-of-the-art Aquatic and Fitness Centre, weekly yoga sessions, professional development and complimentary lunch provided daily.

How to apply

Further information, including a comprehensive role description, is available on the College website www.joeys.org

Applications should reach the College by 19 October 2025

Child Protection screening procedures apply.